The People United

About This Movie

The People United is a documentary that dives deep into the racial tumult of Boston in the late 70s, a time when the school busing crisis was tearing communities apart. The atmosphere is heavy and charged, punctuated by a palpable sense of urgency as it chronicles the brutal murders of 12 Black women in Roxbury—an event that really underscores the societal neglect and violence faced by the community. It doesn’t shy away from the raw emotions and stark realities of police brutality, making it a haunting watch. The pacing feels like a slow burn, yet it grips you with each revelation, painting a portrait of a city on the edge. The lack of a known director somehow adds to its enigmatic quality, making it a distinctive piece in the documentary genre.

Documentary on racial tensions in 1970s BostonFocuses on the brutal murders of Black womenExamines school busing crisis and police brutality